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State center, IA

State center, IA.

Population: 2,004 (Census ACS)

The median home value in State center, IA is $306,726 — up 16.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $196,500 after a median 51 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, strongwind, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$306,726

Median home value

+16.7%

1-year change

51

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$306,726
1-year appreciation
+16.7%
3-year appreciation
+26.5%
5-year appreciation
+42.7%
10-year appreciation
+104.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$306,726
House Price Index (state)
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$196,500
Median list price
$192,000
Median price per sqft
$146
1-year sale-price change
-29.5%
Median days on market
51 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+3.8%
New listings (monthly)
2

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,088/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,415/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,633/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
West Marshall Elementary School, West Marshall High School, West Marshall Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strongWind, hail, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Midwest Manufacturing/North Farm (23.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,469
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,976

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Marshalltown Municipal Airport (MIW) (14 mi)
Nearest major airport
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (42 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
UNITYPOINT HEALTH - MARSHALLTOWN, STORY COUNTY HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-87 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,961
Housing built before 1970
55.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,140
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
62.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,805
Average weekly wage
$1,051
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
24

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

State centerState medianUS median
Median home value$306,726$211,348$289,727
Median sale price$196,500$220,000$325,000
Median days on market51 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,140$1,927$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in State center, IA?
$306,726.
What is the median sale price in State center, IA?
$196,500.
How long do homes take to sell in State center, IA?
Median days on market: 51 days.
What is typical rent in State center, IA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,088/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in State center, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strongWind, hail, tornado, winterWeather.
Is State center, IA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in State center, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in State center, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near State center, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve State center, IA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is State center, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in State center, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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